Video: Why the UK desperately needs more qualified fire alarm technicians

 There’s a serious skills shortage in the fire and security industry and the Fire Industry Association (FIA) has resolved to do something about it.

Expect a big announcement from the FIA on 2 May. In the meantime, below is a powerful video from the association explaining why we need more qualified alarm technicians in the fire industry.

John Battersby, MD, of Sunfish Services, recently argued that a formal engineering qualification was key to remedying the problem.

The FIA are also a longstanding and indispensable partner of FIREX International (20-22 June 2017, London ExCeL), Europe’s biggest annual fire-safety show. Get your free badge now.

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